Shields of Shame

State Troopers fired after insurance scam exposed - Hard questions for trooper Hunter Waters

Part 1 Joseph Curlee and Whistleblower https://youtu.be/V9we_QIJCPM Behind the scenes and growing case files https://shieldsofshame.com/4troopers/ Four Georgia State Patrol employees were fired after an internal investigation uncovered what officials described as an improper scheme involving personal injury claims tied to police pursuits. According to investigative findings, Troopers Hunter Waters, Tyler Byrd, Isaiah Francois, and Sgt. Joseph Curlee allegedly used crash reports from pursuits and PIT maneuvers to seek payouts from drivers' insurance companies through a private attorney. Investigators said some claims included allegations of stress, soreness, anxiety, and sleeplessness, even though many incidents reportedly had no medical documentation or injury reports filed at the time. Waters allegedly received multiple $25,000 settlements, Byrd received payouts as well, Francois was awaiting payment, and Curlee reportedly attempted to participate but never received compensation. The investigation began after another trooper reportedly overheard comments about which pursuits could result in a "check." Georgia DPS said the conduct violated department policy and ethical standards, leading to all four being terminated. The case is now raising larger questions about pursuit culture, accountability, and whether further criminal or insurance fraud investigations will follow. We filed records requests seeking crash reports tied specifically to PIT maneuvers performed by Georgia State Patrol troopers Joseph Curlee, Zachary Parker, Hunter Waters, Tyler Byrd, and Isaiah Francois. Not every crash, not every call, only incidents where the trooper personally initiated a PIT maneuver and the event generated a crash report. We are following the paper trail to see how often these tactics are used, what the reports show, and whether the records tell a different story. Shields of Shame investigates police misconduct, internal affairs files, public records, body camera footage, disciplinary histories, and cases that deserve more scrutiny. Submit your videos here https://forms.gle/XqWWiKbwsPHPp1fa8 Don't know how to get body cam I made a guide for you here https://shieldsofshame.com/body-cam-cheat-sheet/ If you really want to go deep: shieldsofshame.com Where you can read all of the case files I get on the videos I make. Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links on Shields of Shame are affiliate links, which means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. I only promote products and services I believe in, and any earnings help support the work of exposing misconduct and informing the public. get some SOS gear https://shoot-video-not-people.creator-spring.com Please consider buying me a Red Bull to keep me awake and going. Thank you https://gofund.me/8b866727 Cashapp $madvideos Venmo @madvideos PayPal [email protected] Thank you very much